Jeff Merkley said "I personally say, it is here, and the risk is way too high just to ignore those few, that you might be right that it is not happening." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 2, 2014

I personally say, it is here, and the risk is way too high just to ignore those few, that you might be right that it is not happening.

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Merkley emphasizes the urgency of addressing climate change risks.

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